American citizen Quote by Ernest Istook

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.

— Ernest Istook

If you are going to vote in this country, you should be a citizen. To be a citizen in this country, you should know…

— Tom Tancredo

If somebody's going to earn citizenship, with whatever other hurdles are put in the way, at the end of the road they should be…

— Rudy Giuliani

I want to say unequivocally that while I cherish every person who comes from anywhere, who comes here legally and seeks to pursue happiness,…

— Newt Gingrich

For 180 years, we voted in English. That is the true American tradition, and this amendment is true to our heritage, not what has…

— Spencer Bachus

The language we share is at the core of our identity as citizens, and our ticket to full participation in American political life. We…

— S. I. Hayakawa

As a practical matter, every immigrant needs to master English to be a full participating citizen and to have full economic opportunity.

— Richard Lugar

I believe it is essential to have English as the official language of our National Government, for the English language is the tie that…

— Jim Sensenbrenner

One of the reasons we require immigrants to learn English before they naturalize is that a person who cannot understand English will not be…

— Jim Sensenbrenner

English is the key to full participation in the opportunities of American life.

— S. I. Hayakawa

You can't be an American if you don't speak English. Our public schools should be mandated to teach all children in English.

— Phyllis Schlafly

As we embrace the American dream and the freedoms it represents, we must also ensure that those who wish to enjoy those freedoms become…

— Bobby Jindal